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What can general practitioners say for sure about all-natural, organic veterinary parasite preventives? Richard Gerhold, DVM, MS, PhD, says not much.

The veterinary receptionists did their jobs, but things were a little curt, a little unfriendly, a little negative. So this 2019 dvm360/VHMA Practice Manager of the Year finalist took herself (mostly) out of the equation when it came to meetings and let them come up with positive change themselves.

The World Small Animal Veterinary Association is offering a 20-module online certificate program for physician and veterinarian members to become certified as One Health Practitioners.

Disturbed to hear someone had a wait on a mental health hotline, this doctor and licensed social worker wants people to know that the calls do get through.

The days of set it and forget it when it comes to monitoring your veterinary hospitals finances are done. You cant fly blind as an ownerso start asking questions of the financial advisors at your disposal.

When you have a forgetful veterinary team member, it can be tempting to nag the living daylights out of them. Practice manager Emily Shiver offers a more productive approach. She says teamwork and encouragement is the way to go.

Disturbed to hear someone had a wait on a mental health hotline, this doctor and licensed social worker wants people to know that the calls do get through.

Did you know the AVMA has a program to help you set up your own fund for needy veterinary patients?

Here are 4 ways to attract new clients and reach out to existing ones during those slower times.

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Drs. Mary Gardner and Sue Ettinger are pumped to share how they juggle a veterinary career and personal life.

Making a change in this world doesnt necessarily require an army of people or millions of dollars. All it really takes is you.

A dive into data yields insights on social media and other digital communication to pet owners undertaken by different-sized veterinary practicesand how satisfied the owners and managers were with the results.

Manage the crazy influx of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's lodgers this year with preparation and some of these best practices that help my high-performing veterinary team.

Consultants and other managers are invaluable resources to help you navigate tricky business situations at your veterinary practice.

The future veterinarians I talk to are sad and scared about their financial future in their new career. With the right planning and financial education, they shouldnt be. Whos going to join me in fighting this fight?

Practice management specialist shares what aspects of your website clients find the most interesting and how to increase your traffic.

Are you a real veterinary professional if you can't tell a fake case from a real one? Youve probably seen your fair share of crazy cases involving unlucky pets that you couldnt make up if you tried. So lets test your knowledge of the most outlandish, dangerous or downright wild situations that come up in veterinary medicineare these stories real or fake? (Sponsored by Nationwide)

As the countrys economy goes, so goes the U.S. veterinary profession. A short but important presentation at the recent AVMA Economic Summit judged important indicators green, yellow or red for Americans financial future.

Dealing with veterinary clients can be inspiring, exciting and also frustrating. Do you agree with this practice owner who told her staff members they need a thicker skin and more understanding when working with the pet-owning public?

Help your veterinary clients create a stress-free environment for their pets by educating them about these top stress triggers.

A new resource developed by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the AVMA and the AAVMC offers resources and advice for colleges of veterinary medicine when a student dies by suicide.

Despite the known benefits of having pets, immunocompromised individuals are still told that owning animals could be dangerous for them. Public health veterinarian Audrey Ruple begs to differ.

It might sound crazy, but research shows that overworking could affect your brain. If you and your team are working 40-hour plus weeks, it might be time make some adjustments.

Brace yourself: 83% of millennials expect a follow-up call or text within 48 hours to check in on their pet after a visit. Whats your veterinary practice policy on that?

Advice on how veterinary professionals can be better at guiding pet owners to take the best action for their pets.

Try this easy challenge to help keep your veterinary practice in order.

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One school dean believes there are moral issues involved in increasing access to veterinary schools for underrepresented groups, but also educational, societal and business benefits with increasing diversity.

A dive into data yields insights on pay-by-the-month preventive-care (wellness) plans undertaken by different-sized veterinary practicesand how satisfied the owners and managers were with the results.